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Is Your Morning Coffee Run Making You Fat?

Whether your drink order sounds like you're reciting the quadratic formula or it's just your average cup of Joe, the nutritional content of your coffeehouse favorites might surprise you. Before you rush out to get your morning caffeine fix, check out this slideshow of popular coffeehouse items, complete with nutritional breakdowns courtesy of Starbucks.com.

Caffè Latte (16 oz. with 2% milk)

This coffeehouse classic is many people’s go-to drink for their morning jolt. When ordered with low-fat milk or soymilk, it’s a waistline-safe choice that will get your mind buzzing. Just be careful not to add too many extras. Seven pumps of vanilla flavoring and a dollop (or four) of whipped cream later, this simple classic could turn into a calorie monster.

Zucchini Walnut Bread

After skipping over the Double Chocolaty Dream Muffin and the Supreme Sugar Donut, your eyes land on the word zucchini. Perfect. A daily serving of veggies and breakfast in one! Not so fast. It may have zucchini (as well as tons of sugar and carbs), but it also packs almost 500 calories!

Iced Caffè Latte (16 oz. made with 2% milk)

On those summer mornings when you can already feel the heat by 9 a.m., this drink is your partner in crime. Not only is it refreshing and tasty, but it won’t stand between you and that itsy-bitsy bikini. Use nonfat milk, and shave off an extra 50 calories!

Cappuccino (16 oz. with 2% milk)

Between the rich espresso flavor and the velvety froth resting on top, a cappuccino is simply irresistible. Good news: there’s no need to hold back when it comes to this beverage. Go ahead and drink up! With less milk than a latte, this heart-warming, mind-jolting drink is a good low-calorie choice.

Plain Bagel

Sometimes plain is a good thing. If you skip the cream cheese (which could add on an extra 50 to 200 calories depending on your discipline), a bagel could serve as a tide-me-over-until-lunch kind of breakfast. To add a more filling, nutritional kick, opt for a multigrain bagel; it’s only 20 calories more and is filled with heart-healthy goodness.

Regular Drip Coffee (16 oz.)

Do not dismiss a good ol’ cup of joe. It’s only five calories per serving, so you’re probably burning more calories just by consuming it! If you’re trying to keep it skinny, limit how much cream and sugar you add or use low-cal options, such as skim milk.

Caffè Mocha (16 oz. with 2% milk)

Mixing chocolate and coffee is a brilliant idea. Sipping on one of these delicious creations will undoubtedly be a pleasant experience, but try not to make it a habit. If you combine this with a muffin, you could be looking at a good portion of your daily calories gone before 9 a.m.! Instead, treat this drink as an indulgence or even as a dessert.

Caramel Macchiato (16 oz. with 2% milk)

“One double Caramel Macchiato please.” It seems like this phrase echoes throughout coffeehouses in the morning. While you can probably fit this drink into your diet plan calorie-wise, a sugar crash could be waiting for you around the corner; that’s not ideal when you’re trying to push through that two o’clock slump!

Blueberry Scone:

Don’t be fooled by the fresh, juicy blueberries oozing from its core or by its relatively small size; this pastry is your waistline’s worst nightmare. The calories and fat deliver a powerful one-two punch, sure to trump your diet efforts and leave you feeling unsatisfied.

Yogurt Parfait with fresh fruit

Calories: 300 Fat: 3.5 grams Carbs: 60 grams Protein: 7 grams Sugar: 39 grams This is not a bad breakfast choice if you’re strapped for time. Fresh fruit, creamy yogurt, and crunchy granola are a great combo, playing to many tastes and textures. If available, request low-fat yogurt, and ask them to use less granola. _Photo courtesy of_ "_Pen Waggener_":http://www.flickr.com/photos/epw/

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